ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234886 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
scamper
dulcet
punctual
flourish

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
nurture
clairvoyance
pageantry
flaw

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
implausible
brandish
gravity

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
accommodate
augment
incidental

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
gravity
courtesy
flaw
grandiose

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."